Corsicans Rally Against Mafia Influence After Student's Death
Over a thousand demonstrators gathered in Ajaccio to denounce organized crime and its societal impact, following the recent killing of an 18-year-old student.
- The protest, organized by two Corsican anti-mafia collectives, drew approximately 1,000 participants, including politicians from across the spectrum.
- The demonstration was prompted by the February 15 killing of an 18-year-old student, believed to have been targeted by mistake.
- Protesters marched through Ajaccio with banners proclaiming 'Assassins, mafiosi, out!' and 'The mafia kills, silence does too.'
- Organizers emphasized the need for societal and governmental action to combat the normalization of mafia activity in Corsica.
- The event followed a special session of the Corsican Assembly addressing organized crime, with plans for legal and judicial reforms announced by French officials.
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